Proposition 12 fully implemented
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The fight for public policy gains for animals at the federal level is not for the faint of heart nor the weak of spirit. Every day, in every congressional session, it’s an all-out battle to secure humane laws and regulations. Whatever we achieve, we achieve against determined opposition, including special interest groups with deep pockets, and 2023 was no exception. This was a banner year for rulemaking and key legislative work that made a difference.
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
May 11, 2023, stands out as historic for animal protection: On that day, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision upholding California’s Proposition 12, the nation’s strongest farm animal protection law, a move that rejected the pork industry’s challenge to the law.
Each year, we use the Humane Scorecard to provide a snapshot of some key animal protection issues and this year is no different. There are many new members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate in the 118th Congress who need to see the importance of animals in our communities—and there’s still time.
Pennsylvania pork producer challenges controversial agriculture legislation in Congress
Pennsylvania pork producer challenges controversial agriculture legislation in Congress
The proposed federal legislation could unravel over 1,000 state laws throughout the country
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
This week, we had the pleasure of gathering with beagles and lawmakers on Capitol Hill to show our support for a promising new bill that would usher in a new era of animal protection at the federal level in the U.S.
More than 150 organizations voice opposition to the EATS Act
More than 150 organizations voice opposition to the EATS Act
Inclusion of EATS Act in Farm Bill is already opposed by 200+ federal lawmakers
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block